If you invest in any sort of baby product I promise it will be anything that will help put your baby to sleep or keep them asleep! I will cover a few of my favorite bed time/nap time baby items. You can also visit my other posts to find recommended toys (large and small) as well as high chairs.
Halo Sleep Sack 100% Cotton
Ok, so you get to the stage where you have baby sleeping in their own crib (yay!). But, you want to be able to cover them with a blanket but then you don't want to because you are afraid that they might suffocate. I know... it sounds scary! We ended up having a sleep sack by accident that we purchased from a consignment sale before David was even born for 25 cents (yes you read that right, 25 cents, as in a quarter). We loved it and so did David! It was a size small so it didn't last very long. We rushed out and bought more at Babies R Us when they had them for buy one get one half off. David was sleeping in these when it was summer/fall and sleeps in it for every nap. These can cost you around $25 and up.
Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper
This is the bassinet that David slept in when he came home from the hospital. It was very convenient because you can rock it and it doesn't take up much room next to your bed. It is also easy to clean and folds up for storage. You may have heard about a recent recall on this product for mold. Don't fret! You can call Fisher Price directly and they will tell you how to clean the plastic base to get rid of the mold if you have it. The slight incline was very comfortable for David when he was a newborn. It will cost you around $50 on Amazon. It is worth it!
Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Mini Bassinet Convertible
After David got too big for the rock 'n play sleeper we switched him over to this bassinet. It folds up for easy storage and transportation into a bag. We took this with us on road trip to Ohio and we were able to fit it in the trunk of our Prius (along with a stroller, swing and luggage). The bassinet also converts into a play yard. You just take out the mattress. It's best to click on the source link so that you can see other pictures of it on Amazon. It will cost you around $140 brand new. We got ours off of Craigslist for $75 and the seller threw in a Moby Wrap and baby food grinder. What a deal!
HoMedics Soundspa Lullaby
I had never heard of a sound machine prior to having David. We didn't even register for one. Luckily, one of my husband's co-workers is a dad of two and knows how important these things are. I like this particular sound machine because it has a timer and a projector. It comes with three different discs for the projector that you can choose from. There is also several different sounds to choose from but we have only used the rain and heartbeat. We used the heartbeat sound for David for the first month or so and then switched to the rain. He has listened to it every night all night. It helps to drown out the sounds of the pugs and us moving around the house. This thing is a must have for anyone! They go for around $35 on Amazon, but I've seen it as low as $20.
Quickzip Organic Crib Sheet Set
Now, I know that this particular item won't necessarily help your baby sleep better. But, it may help you sleep better! These sheets have to be the greatest invention since sliced bread :) If you have ever changed a fitted sheet on a crib mattress, then you know how difficult it can be. These sheets are great because you just need to attach the bottom half of the sheet to the crib mattress (no need to change this one often) and then simply zip on the top half! The sheet zips around the entire length of a standard crib mattress. It literally takes seconds to take off the sheet and attach a new one. They are a little pricey compared to other crib sheets, but I'm telling you now, it is way worth it. We went with the organic sheets that will cost you around $50. You can get non-organic sheets for a little cheaper.
Are there any baby sleep products that you recommend?
We have that sound spa and adore it! Also the rock and play, such a life saver!
ReplyDeleteOne of our favorite sleep products is the Fisher Price Seahorse! It comes in pink and blue and plays soothing sounds/songs. It is great because you can press the belly once and it will play continuously so you don't need to stand there pressing repeatedly. Holding down the belly turns it off so if you feel like it is running for too long you can shut it down. It plays for about five minutes each time you press it! We love it!
I have seen that Seahorse in the store before but wasn't sure what it did exactly. I will have to get that for the next one :)
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